DNS SEPA Case #2014103536 Project No.: 2014103536
. SEPA Folder No.: 14-114528 XA
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGIVIFICANCE
Proponent: Thurston County
2000 Lakeridge Drive SW,Building#1
Olympia,WA 98502
Contact: Christy Osborn,(360)754-3355 ex 4465
Description of Proposal: This SEPA review is for the 2015-2020 Thurston County Comprehensive Plan-
Chapter 6, of the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) Amendments. The annual CFP
amendment is the identification of new,revised and expanded capital facilities to be
provided in the coming six years and the plan for financing them.This amends the
Original 1994 EIS for the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan and supplements.
For further information please see Thurston County's CFP web page at:
htt�//www.co.thurston.wa.us/planning/cap-facilities-plan/cap facilities home.htm
Because the proposed code amendments are not associated with a specific
development proposa1, they are being reviewed as a Non-project Achon, in
accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA). All
specific proposals will be required to apply for project specific permits and meet all
current regulations at the time of application
Location of Proposal: Thurston County
Section/Township/Ran�e: N/A Tax Parcel No.: N/A
Threshold Determination: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable
significant adverse impact upon the environment. An Environmental Iinpact
Statement is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(C). This decision was made
after review by the Lead Agency of a completed Environmental Checklist and other
information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is available to the public
on the Thurston County website or upon request.
Jurisdiction: Thurston County
Lead Agency. Resource Stewardship
ResQonsible Official: Scott Clark,Director
Date of Issue: August 21,2014
Comment Deadline: August 28,2014
Appeal Deadline: Se er 2014
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Cynthia Wilson,Environmental Review Officer
This Determination of Nonsignificance(DNS)is issued under 197-11-340. The lead agency will not act on this
proposal for 14 days from the date of issue or until the appeal period has passed,if applicable. No permits may be
issued,and the applicant shall not begin work until after the comment and any appeal periods ha�e expired and any
other necessary permits are issued. If conditions are added,deleted,or modified during the 14 day review period,a
modified DNS will be issued.Otherwise,this DNS will become final after the expiration of the comment deadline
and appeal period,if applicable.
APPEALS: Threshold determinations may be appealed pursuant to TCC 17.09.160 if: (1) a written notice of
appeal,meeting the requirements of TCC 17.09.160(4),and the appropriate appeal fee is received by the Thurston
County Resource Stewardship Department within seven(7) calendar days of the last day of the comment period on
the threshold determination and; (2) the person filing the appeal is an aggrieved party and submitted written
comments prior to the comment deadline,per the requirements of TCC 17.09.160(2).
NOTE: The issuance ofthis Determination ofNonsignificance does not constitute project approval. The applicant
must comply with all applicable requirements of Thurston County Departments and/or the Hearing Examiner prior
to receiving permits.
Thurston County Resource Stewardslup,Cynthia Wilson
Building#1,Administration
2000 Lakeridge Drive S W
Olympia,WA 98502(360)786-5475
cc: Department of Ecology Thurston Co Environmental Health Dept
Thurston Co Roads&Transportation Service Department of Fish&Wildlife
Roads Development Review Washington Dept of Commerce
Washin on Department of Transportation Town of Rainier,Mayor
City of�enino,Mayor Town of Bucoda,Mayor
City of Yekn City of Lacey
�Iolly Gilbert,TRPC Christy Osborn
City of Tumwater,Tim Smith City of Olympia
Port of Olympia Chehalis Tnbe
Sc�ua�cin Island Tribe Thurston Co Water and Waste Management
Nisqually Tribe Interested Parties
The Olympian Scott Clark
`THIlRSTON COUNTV
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REGE11/ED
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�ERNtIT ASSISTRNC
1. Proponent(c): Thurston Countv " " Y * OFFICIAL USE ONLY X * x x
Address: 2000 Lakeridg,e Drive SW, Olvmpia; WA SEPA# (a): � �� ����� X'�
98502-6045 Case# (b): � t�-�' �����(a
Phone: 360-786-5490 Related Cases:
2. Representative: Christv Osborn, Planning Dept. Date Received:��Z���`{ By: v''�
Address: same Submittal: Complete_Incomplete_
Information Requested:
Phone: 360-754-3355 ext: 4465
3. Property Address or location (e): Proposal(d):
Countywide
4. 1/4 S/T/R(�:
5. Tax Parcel#(g): x x * x OFFICIAL USE ONLY x X * x
6. Total Acres:
7. Permit Type: Comprehensive Plan amendment
8. Zoning: varies
9. Shoreline Environment: varies
10. Water Body: varies
11. Brief Description of the Proposal and Project Name:
Amendments to Chapter 6 Capital Facilities Plan, of the Thurston Countv Comprehensive Plan. This is a non-
project action. See at the followin lg ink:
http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/planning/cap-facilities-�lan/cap facilities home.ht►n
12. Did you attend a presubmission conference for this project? yes no X
If yes, when?
13. Estimated Project Completion Date: Septe�nber 2014
14. List of all Permits,Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal(federal,state and local--including
rezones): Amendments must be certified bv WA State Dept. of Commerce as in compliance with the Growth
Mana�ement Act.
15. Do you have any plans for future additions,expansion or further activity related to or connected with this proposal?
If yes, explain:
This section of the Comprehensive Plan is amended amlually.
16. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the properly covered by your proposa(? If yes,explain: _
17. Proposed timing or sclledule (including phasing, if applicable):
Adoption planned for September 2014, alon�with the County bud�et.
18. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared,or will be prepared,directly related to
this proposal.
Final EIS, Thurston County Comprehensive Plan, 1994, and Supplements. Required environmental review and
permittin�for individual projects listed in the CFP will be attained throu�h project implementation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
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1. Earth
a. General description of the site(circle one): Flat,rolling,hilly,steep slopes,
mountainous,other VARIES THROUGHOUT COtJNTY.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)?
N/a
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for exampte,clay, sand
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
N/a
d. Are there surface indicators or history of unstabie soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so,describe.
N/a
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any �Iling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
N/a
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
N/a
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project construction(for example,asphalt or buildings)?
N/a
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
ea�th, if any:
N/a
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal(i.e.,dust,
automobile,odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any,generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
N/a
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so,generatly describe.
N/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,if
any:
N/a
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;. Water
a. Surface
(1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes,
ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate,state what stream or river it flows into.
N/a
(2) Will the project require any work over,in,or adjacent to(within 200
feet)the described waters? If yes,please describe and attach available
plans.
N/a
(3) Estimate the amount of fll and dredge material that would be placed in
or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that woutd be affected. Indicate the source of�ll material.
N/a
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known.
N/a
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so,note location
on the site plan.
N/a
(6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface
waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of
discharge.
N/a
b. Ground
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
ground water? Give general description,purpose,and approximately
quantities if known.
N/a
(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage;
industrial,containing the following chemicals. . .; agricultural; etc.).
Describe the general size of the system,the number of such systems,the
number of houses to be served(if applicable),or the number of animals
or humans the system(s)are expected to serve.
N/a
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c. Water Run-off(includin�stormwater)
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of
collection and disposal,if any(include quantities,in known). Where will
this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so,describe.
N/a
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally
describe.
N/a
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,ground,and runoff water impacts,
if any:
N/a
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:N/a
Deciduous tree: alder,maple,aspen,other
Evergreen tree: fir,cedar,pine,other
Shrubs
Grass
Pasture
Crop or grain
Wet soil plants: cattai(,buttercup,bu(rush,skunk cabbage,other
Water plants: water lily,eelgrass,milfoil,other
_Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
N/a
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
N/a
d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants,or other measures to preserve
or enhance vegetation on the site,if any:
N/a
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site
or are known to be on or near the site:N/a
Birds: hawk,heron,eagle,songbirds,other:
Mammals: deer,bear,elk,beaver,other:
Fish: bass,salmon,trout,herring,shellfish,other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
N/a
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,explain.
N/a
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,if any:
N/a
6. Ener�v and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy(electric,natural gas,oil,wood stove,solar)will be used to
meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for
heating,manufacturing,etc.
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N/a
b. Would your projecf affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so,generally describe.
N/a
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts,if any:
N/a
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there are any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals,risk of fire and explosion,spill,or hazardous waste,that could occur as a
result of this proposal? If so,describe.
N/a
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
N/a
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if
any:
N/a
b. Noise .
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project(for example: traffic,equipment,operation,other)?
N/a
(2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or
associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term
basis(for example: traffic,construction,operation,other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
N/a
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any:
N/a
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
N/a
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? [f so,describe.
N/a
c. Describe any structures on the site.
N/a
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what?
N/a
e. What is the current zoning classiCcation of the site?
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£ What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? �
N/a
g. If applicable,what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site?
N/a
h. Has any part of the site been classified an"environmentally sensitive"area? If so,
specify.
N/a
I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
N/a
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
N/a
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any?
N/a
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans,if any:
N/a
9. Housin�
a. Approximately how many units would be provided,if any? Indicate whether high-,
middle-,or low-income housing.
N/a
b. Approximately how many units, if any, woutd be eliminated? Indicate whether
high-,middle,or low-income housing.
N/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts,if any:
N/a
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s),not including antennas;what
is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed?
N/a
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
N/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any:
N/a
1 l. LiEht and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
N/a
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
N/a
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
N/a
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any:
N/a
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
N/a
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,describe.
N/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant,if any:
N/a
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,generally describe.
N/a
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,archaeological,scientific,or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
N/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts,if any:
N/a
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site,and describe proposed access to the �
existing street system. Show on site plans,if any.
N/a
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop? `
N/a
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
N/a
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,or improvements to existing
roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generaliy describe (indicate
whether public or private).
N/a
e. Will the project use(or occur in the immediate vicinity o�water, rail, or air
transportation? If so,generally describe.
N/a
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known,indicate when peak volumes would occur.
N/a
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts,if any:
N/a
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services(for example:
fire protection,police protection,heaith care,schoots,other)? If so,generally
describe.
N/a
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any.
N/a
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water,
refuse service,telephone,sanitary sewer,septic system,other.
N/a
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project,the utility providing the
service,and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate
vicinity which might be needed.
N/a
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowled�e. I understand that the lead ag ncy is relying on them to
make its decision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Non-project proposals are those which are not tied to a specific site,such as adoption of plans,policies,or ordinances.
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the
environment. When answering these questions,be aware of the extent the proposal,or the types of activities likely to result
from the proposal,would affect the item at a greater intensiTy or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented.
Respond briefly and in general terms.
NOTE:Projects listed on the CFP must undergo environmental analysis at tlte permit[eve[.
Listing tlte projects on a Capitctl Fctcilities Plnn does not guarantee that tlTey will be permittecL
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water;emissions
to air;production,storage,or release of toxic or hazardous substances;or
production of noise?
Counry Buildings:Major constr•uction projects may produce periods of
limited-duration noise. Construction of new buildings are required to include
considerations for innovative use of alternative hours, telecommuting,
distributed sernice locations, and ivork at home opportunities. Priority is
ginefa to long-term energy effrciency through design and construction.
Parks and Recreation: Chehalis Western Trail, Yelm-Tenino Trail, and Gate-
Belmore Trail improvements should provide alternative transportation
options that may reduce car trips and associated air emissions.
Water and Seiver Utility Dene[oprnent: Woodland Creek Estates Sanitary
Seiver Project, Tangle�vilde Sanitary Selver, Tamoshan Waste Water•
Treatment Plant atpgrades, and intprovements to the Grand Mound Wgter and
Selver Systems, and maintenance and repairs of other county-ol>>ned server
and ivater utilities rvi[I redt�ce the risk of u�ater contamination and
degradation of lvater qualiry. Other Grand Mozrnd projects a�•e designed to
improve and assure adeyuate inater and se�ver service to an expa�7ding
community.
Solid Waste: Waste and Recove�y Center(W.4RC)projects such as, W.4RC
develupment, WARC Transfer Station Expansion, W,4RC Automotive and
E7�ipnze�zt Storage Area ZistEd in the CFP are designed to control the release
of toxic enzissions fr•om the site. Addition maintenance and t•epair projects
�vill maintain safety, cztston�er service, and environmental controls at the
lvaste f•econery center and drop box ar�eas.
Stor•minatef•Capita!Facilities: Maintenance and improvement pr�ojects for
stornnvater facilities ar•e proposed to control stormlvater discharges that may
contarr�inate�vater. Ne�v stornzlvater corztrol projects are designed to f•ecfuce
i.vater qualiry risks to groundlvater fron�infzltration of zintreated stornarvater.
Ir�stallation of stor�nivater conveyance systenzs should reduce the possibility
offlooding and associated ivater contami�zation.
Installation of i�z-streani structures are intended to inTpr•one frsh passage arrd
inZprove dori�n-gradie�at she[Ifish habitat including provisions sttch as the
placemertt of large woody debris, j�iparian coner, ba�tk stabilization projects.
Habitat si+rveys ivill also be co�zdzrctea'to ident�and garant�streana health
and do�vn-gradient shellfish area in association ivith capital facilities
planning efforts.
Roads and Transporzation Services:Road constrzrction projects have
associated short-term rroise impacts. Projects ivill improve traffic circulalion
ther°eby reducing Iocalized emissions fi�o��z a2rtos, improve fis/�passage, and
imp�-ove p�•otection of groundmater fi•ont contamination.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
See above.Additional measures to be deternzined at the indiviclual project level.
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2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants,animals,fish,or marine
life?
County Buildings: Construction projects such as the neiv Accountabiliry and
Restitution Center Expansion— Work Release and Campus Jail Tenant
Improvements ivould have localized impacts that have been evaluated at the
p�•oject level.
Parks and Recreation: Trail improvements�nay disrupt some habitat areas,
but ivill also provide increased mobility for lvildlife species. Development of
undeveloped park facilities coa�ld disrupt some species(e.g., Cooper Point
Park, Kennydale Park, and the Deschutes Falls Park). Each project tivill
a�ndergo revieiv lvith appropriate state and federal agencies and�vill be
required to be in compliance�vith the Thurston County Critical Areas
Ordinance.
Water and Sewer Utility Development: N/A
Solid Waste:N/A
Stormtivater:Maintenance and improvement projects tivill redz�ce
contaminated stormivater enzissions to ivatenvays. Improvements at Mallard
Pond Phase 2 ivill prevent erosion and improve spaivning habitat for salmon.
Roads and Transportation Services:Road ividening and cor�struction may
r'esult in incr�eased traffic and impact son:e habitat. Environmental inipacts
are to be evalz�ated at the project level. Roadway culvert improvements ivill
lmprove frsh passage.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants,animals,fish,or marine
life are:
To be deternzisaed at the i�zdividual project leve!b�sed on the Critical Areas
Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and state and federal habitat
protection lmvs.
Acquisition of additional open space and critica!habitat areas rvil!provide
rrzore habitat protection for important species. Thurston Counry also actively
conserves and protects in:portant resoz�rce and habitat areas via the
Conservation Futures P�•ogram. Each year�, additional land is pf•otected
through the Co��servatiorz Futures Program.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Roads afad Ti�arzsportation Services: Roads projects require material
��esources, inclzrding as�halt to pave gravel roads and for road maintenance,
and gravel for road rvidening and improvenzent projects.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
County Buildings.�Major maintenance and repair projects, such as repairs to
HVAC Renovation/EECBG in Building 1, 2, and 3, should inzprove eneygy
efficiency of buildings.
Gravel mining is subject to reclamation regatlations. Individual pr•oject
impacts�vill be deter»:ined at the time of ii��plementation and per�mit reviel��.
All developn�ei2t proposals are required to comply tivith tlze Thurston County
Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreli��e Master Program as well as state and
federal regz�lations that are i�atended to protect natu��al resource areas.
Revieiv ivill also take place ivith the State Environmental Policy Act at the
project piroposa!level.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive
areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental
protection;such as parks,wilderness,wild and scenic rivers,threatened or
endangered species habitat,historic or cultural sites,wettands,flood plains,
or prime farmlands?
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Development of existing park facilities fi°om passive to active use may impact
sensiti>>e areas by increasing human use of the sites. Raising roadr>>ays and
installation of larger roadivay culverts to alloiv fish passage ivill result in
more opportunities to reach spalvning habitat by listed salmonids.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts
are:
See aboi�e. Additional mitigation nzeasz�res to be determined at the individual
project level in complia�tce ivith(ocal critical areas regulations, shoreline
rules, and state and federal lcnvs protecting sensitive areas.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use,including
whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible
with existing pians?
All pla��ned projects must be consistent ivith the county's Shoreline
Management Program, C/'1�iCQI AY2CIS OYLII7IQ/1C2, basin plans, and othef-
county, state and federal plarzning docz�ments and regulations and will be
required to go throz�gh the appropriate revielv process.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
To be determined at the individz�a!project le>>el.
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6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation
or public services and utilities?
No increase in demands anticipated. Proposals are geared toward
maintaining or insproving the levels of service set for-each facility,
including roads and utilities. It is possible that some road improvements
will result in increased use of certain roadways, with associated local
impacts from tra�c.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)are:
CFP projects are designed to respond to forecast increases in population
and corresponding demand on facilities. �
7. Identify,if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local,state,
or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment..
None. The goal of this project is to be in full compliance with the Growtlz
Management Act.Additional environmental review to ensure compliance
with local, state, and federal environmental laws will be required at the
permitting stage for each project.
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